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MBUSD Schools Dismissed - Distance Learning in Place

3/15/2020

 
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MBUSD Protocol Helps to Flatten the Curve
Beginning March 16 all MBUSD students begin distance learning and school buildings are closed to the public. With Spring Break already scheduled for the week of April 6, the earliest date our schools are expected to re-open is Tuesday, April 14. UPDATE May 4 is the target date for staff to return. May 5 is the target date for students to return.
Explaining COVID-19 to Kids
News of the coronavirus is everywhere, and many adults are wondering how to discuss this topic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Fortunately, there are some great resources to help at South Bay Families Connected.
The Importance of Following Social Distancing Protocols
Are your children asking why they may not get together with friends to play or do schoolwork over the next few weeks? This article from Medium helps to explain the importance of social distancing: Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day.
Online Access to the Library is Available 24/7
Search various databases, the catalog, and more by visiting grandviewlibrary.info. Under the Resources tab find Encyclopedia Britannica and TeachingBooks.net. The username and password for both is mbusd and beach. Just for fun, try StorylineOnline, found under the Resources for Students dropdown. Hear actor Chris O'Dowd read Arnie the Doughnut --hilarious!

Due to Social Distancing Protocols in Response to COVID-19 Emergency, Support Our Schools Week Postponed

3/6/2020

 
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​POSTPONED The City of Manhattan Beach has proclaimed March 21-28 as Support Our Schools Week. Join local businesses and residents for a week-long awareness and fundraising campaign to help offset MBUSD budget cuts and reductions. Dine, shop, and visit your favorite stores throughout Manhattan Beach while also supporting MBEF. Click here for a list of participating businesses or donate directly to the Support Our Schools campaign.

$3.6 Million in Budget Cuts Mean Pink Slips for Manhattan Beach Unified Employees

3/5/2020

 
Board members voted 4-1, with Bill Fournell dissenting, to issue pink slips for roughly 40 positions, including counselors, elementary P.E. teachers and subject specialists for the 2020-2021 school year. The potential cuts, according to the district, will save $3.6 million to fix a budget deficit. Read more

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